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A new study on how competitive athletes develop grit offers life lessons for anyone looking to overcome setbacks, harness their passions and lead a balanced life. (Photo: Getty Images)

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Research

A playbook for grit: three lessons from new research

First-of-its-kind study looks at how competitive athletes develop grit and the psychology behind it.

March 27, 2025
By Jon Pullin

A new guideline offers up-to-date, evidence-based information on physical activity and sleep for women in their first year as new mothers. (Photo: Getty Images)

Research, Health And Wellness

World’s first stand-alone guidelines on postpartum exercise and sleep released in Canada

Evidence-based recommendations aim to support women in their first year as new moms.

March 26, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

Teens are getting helpful prompts for talking with their health-care providers, in the form of a deck of conversation-starter cards developed by U of A researchers and informed by feedback from teenage patients. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health And Wellness, Research

Conversation cards give teens a hand to take charge of their health

Simple tool shows promise for improving communication and goal-setting with health-care providers during medical appointments.

March 25, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

The U of A ranked 46th globally and fourth in Canada in Times Higher Education’s latest “most international” ranking, reflecting its commitment to addressing global challenges through research, education and engagement. (Photo: Richard Siemens)

Research, Science and Technology, Business, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

U of A ranked among world’s Top 50 ‘most international’ universities

Times Higher Education puts the university at 46th worldwide and fourth in Canada, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and solving global challenges.

March 24, 2025
By Adrianna MacPherson

U of A In The News

March 27, 2025

Colleen Norris (Nursing) explains that women are increasingly demanding to know more about their care during perimenopause and menopause.
March 26, 2025

Noah Castelo (Business) says people with poor mental health are drawn to social media, not that social media causes poor mental health.
March 26, 2025

Timothy Caulfield (Law, Public Health) discusses the possible spread of misinformation during an election cycle.
March 26, 2025

Opinion: Temitope Oriola (Arts) writes about Justin Trudeau releasing a white paper on modernizing the RCMP.
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Expanding opportunities for ��ϲ��ns: LIFT Centre to lead on life sciences

U of A centre to advance research, train the workforce of tomorrow and expand access to high-demand fields.

28 February 2025

Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the ��ϲ��

05 February 2025

Remembering a ‘giant of Prairie politics’

Peter Meekison, beloved political science scholar and co-architect of the Canadian constitution, leaves an enduring legacy.

31 January 2025 By Geoff McMaster

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